A few environmental enthusiasts from NH were interviewed for tips on being conscientious consumers with not a lot of money. One of those experts just happened to be my sister-in-law, Maura. I'm glad to see NH papers concerned and promoting environmental awareness and promoting local organizations that are helping in the cause. All y'all from NH or aware of NH or aware of its usual red neck, hill billy, Republican reputation can understand how exciting it is to see NH grow and change drastically over the last four years. So much so that they passed a civil unions bill, finally banned smoking from all public restaurants, pubs etc...AND voted Democratic two elections in a row (state and national levels). You GROW NH!
The article in which Maura is featured is refreshing and has some new resources to check out for MORE tips on small ways each of us
can save the world and cut our 'carbon footprint.' What is our 'carbon footprint' one may ask? A carbon footprint is a measurement of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced from their activities, measured in units of carbon dioxide. I knew what it was, but had to look it up to find the real definition. In doing so, I came across a cool site that will measure YOUR carbon footprint and then suggest ways in which you can cut back on your expenditure! How cool is that? Jason Teaster, the last interviewee in the article, mentions the US Department of Energy's consumer website which has many useful, every day things that people can do - people with money and without money. Ideas range from drape and "window treatment" selections to solar panel and wind turbine installations.
Wow, I didn't realize they passed the no smoking ban, state-wide. That's exciting! That is also great they are being more environmentally aware. NH is a pretty beautiful state with lots of natural beauty for it's small size. So it's actually in their best interest to be more environmentally friendly to keep up the tourism! But, whatever it takes is fine with me.
ReplyDeleteThere's lots of other things one can do also: hang a line for your laundry. Flush to toilet less. Shovel instead of snowblowing.
ReplyDeleteThe "ride your bike to work comment" is a great one if you live within biking distance to your job. I, however, have to drive an hour as does my husband, so riding bikes isn't an option. How we would love to be able to ride a train! But there is no public transportation in the Lakes Region and limited in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua. It's time we got on the bandwagon and made public transportation avilable for Cow Hampshire-ites.
Lastly, the state is turning purple it would seem. It was red and now it's purple. I don't think it'll actually turn blue though, despite the Democratic Governor (who's a joke btw), House and Senate.